Healthcare Support Worker Adult CRHTT

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llyswen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for the CMHT Adult team based at Bronllys Hospital in Wales. You will work closely with patients with mental health issues, providing support in their own homes and traveling between sites as needed.

We value communication, teamwork and a compassionate approach. Training and development pathways are available to help you grow within the NHS and contribute to high-quality community care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in a health care related subject or equivalent with evidence of clinical care duties
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality in healthcare
• PMVA training completed or during induction

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients in their own homes as part of the CMHT Adult team
• Travel between sites to support patients and maintain timely care
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and follow the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 health care

Tools

Microsoft Office

TEAMS

Job description

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity for a health care support worker within the CMHT Adult team based in Bronllys Hospital

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has excellent communication skills and is able to work confidently with patients with mental health issues within their own homes. You will be able to work closely as part of a team. The successful candidate will need ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting e.g. the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality e.g. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Complete certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction
• Certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)

Experience

• Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

• Good communication skills - verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role e.g. Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
• Physically able to carry out duties of the role e.g. lifting, assisting with mobility, implementing restraint (if required) and performing other manual tasks
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Other

• Ability to work a range of shift patterns

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.